Fresh Conversations with Alex Alexander: why do we need friends?

Alex Alexander wears many hats as a founder, speaker, podcaster, and soon-to-be-published author, but her work always centers around one passion - exploring the dynamics of community and friendship in our daily lives, uncovering what's working and what's not. Through her work, Alex provides relatable examples and practical insights, empowering you to create a support system that truly resonates with you.

Alex Alexander discusses the importance of community and friendship in our lives. She shares her personal journey of discovering the value of support and realizing her own worthiness. Alex also talks about her career in the wedding industry and how it influenced her understanding of emotional connections and the importance of creating meaningful experiences. She emphasizes the role of friend group culture and the impact of friends' parents in building a strong support system. Ultimately, Alex believes that a healthy support system is the ultimate form of self-care. In this conversation, Alex Alexander discusses her journey from being a wedding planner to focusing on friendship and connection. She emphasizes the value of connection and the importance of appreciating the relationships we already have. Alex provides practical advice for making friends in a new country and encourages individuals to be specific about the type of friendships they want. She also highlights the significance of leaving one's comfort zone and finding communities where one feels a sense of belonging.

Topics discussed on this episode of A Fresh Story with Alex Alexander:

• The ultimate self-care is having a healthy support system.
• Friends can play a crucial role in helping us realize our worthiness.
• Creating meaningful experiences and emotional connections is essential in building strong relationships.
• Friend group culture and the influence of friends' parents can shape our support systems. Friendship is not black and white, but rather a spectrum of connections that contribute to our support system.
• When making friends in a new country, it's important to be patient and invest time in building connections.
• Broadening your base of connections, whether through formal communities or neighborhoods, can lead to meaningful friendships.
• Voicing your desire for more friendships, especially with specific interests or activities in mind, can help attract like-minded individuals.
• Accepting support from existing connections and reaching out to others who have gone through similar experiences can provide valuable guidance and companionship.